Job summary
Do you have a passion for seeing nursing care at its best? Do you love developing others to become excellent at what they do? Is making a difference fundamental to you? Can you see opportunities to make improvements, and have the determination to make them happen? If you can answer 'yes' to these questions, this Quality Matron role may be right for you!
This job isn't for everyone, but if you have the right strengths and motivations, it's energising and rewarding.We are seeking a high performing nurse, committed to the delivery excellent standards of patient care and experience, through effectiveness and innovation at the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre.
We expect our Quality Matron to drive and support innovation in nursing care and patient pathways across areas, and through working with multidisciplinary teams and non-clinical staff. In Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, innovation is continuous, with new care pathways needed to support developments in technology and techniques.This is a key nursing role carrying a high level of responsibility and workload, but with great opportunity.
The successful post holder joins a significantly expanded and still growing team, where existing day services will shortly be enhanced with some 24/7 delivery. This role has a unique opportunity to help transform our Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Services and contribute to innovative projects currently underway.
Main duties of the job
- This role provides key strategic oversight for imaging and radiology. The post holder will oversee the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers.
- The post holder will have continuous responsibility for interventional radiology, providing visible professional leadership and line management for teams of nursing and support staff and ensuring budgets and resources are managed efficiently and effectively.
- The post holder is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment, supporting the department managers in quality improvement projects and participating in taking forward the directorates quality and safety agenda.
- The role combines clinical expertise and leadership skills with managerial, educational and professional responsibilities, liaising with the multi professional team to optimise patient care and the patient experience.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Educated to diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
- Management certificate or equivalent experience
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Leading and developing a team at a senior nurse level in gynaecology, oncology or a surgical speciality
- Significant experience at senior nurse level within speciality
- Budget management
- Complaints handling
Desirable
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary e.g. audit of clinical incidents
- Organisation and management skills.
- Capable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control)
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Root cause analysis
- Service improvement experience
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Educated to diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
- Management certificate or equivalent experience
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Leading and developing a team at a senior nurse level in gynaecology, oncology or a surgical speciality
- Significant experience at senior nurse level within speciality
- Budget management
- Complaints handling
Desirable
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary e.g. audit of clinical incidents
- Organisation and management skills.
- Capable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control)
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Root cause analysis
- Service improvement experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
